Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians, an epistle, addressed to Ephesus—a church cherished by Paul, holds tremendous significance. Early church oral traditions suggest Ephesus as the birthplace of the compiled Bible, underscoring its profound importance among the seven churches in Asia. Paul’s initial discourse to the Ephesian church delves into predestination, as evident in Ephesians 1. This profound… Continue reading Broken Down Walls – Ephesians 2:11-22
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“In mind, slave to God’s law; in the sinful nature, slave to the law of sin” – Romans 7:24-25
“What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.”… Continue reading “In mind, slave to God’s law; in the sinful nature, slave to the law of sin” – Romans 7:24-25
[Romans Study 3-2] Paul And The Gospel (Romans 1:1-7)
[Romans Study 3-2] Paul And The Gospel [Romans 1:1-7] 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant… Continue reading [Romans Study 3-2] Paul And The Gospel (Romans 1:1-7)
Let’s get through the winter in grace – 2 Timothy 4:9-13
“Do your best to come to me soon. For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. Tychicus I have… Continue reading Let’s get through the winter in grace – 2 Timothy 4:9-13
[Romans Study 3-1] Paul And The Gospel (Romans 1:1-7)
[Romans Study 3-1] Paul And The Gospel [Romans 1:1-7] 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant… Continue reading [Romans Study 3-1] Paul And The Gospel (Romans 1:1-7)
“Contributing to the needs of the saints and practicing hospitality” – Romans 12:5-13
Romans 12:5-13 Apostle Paul’s main focus in Romans 12 is the spiritual gifts or “charisma.” Connecting this chapter with 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4, he emphasizes how Christians, each bestowed with unique spiritual gifts, are urged to live in accordance with these gifts, forming a cohesive body in Christ. The concept of “members” within… Continue reading “Contributing to the needs of the saints and practicing hospitality” – Romans 12:5-13
Timely Harvest – Matthew 9:35-38
And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The… Continue reading Timely Harvest – Matthew 9:35-38
[Romans Study 2-2] Introduction II: Study Of Romans
[Romans Study 2-2] Introduction II: Study Of Romans Secret Of Successful Bible Study Not Their Story of Old and Then, But My Story of Now and Here! We must always remember that just because something is written to address a specific situation, it is not necessarily transient, and there is no reason a deeper truth… Continue reading [Romans Study 2-2] Introduction II: Study Of Romans
[Romans Study 2-1] Introduction II: Study Of Romans
[Romans Study 2-1] Introduction II: Study Of Romans Time, Place, And Circumstances Of Writing Paul wrote this letter about a quarter of a century after the crucifixion of Christ–the year 58 A. D.22 At the time he was the house guest of a man named Gaius, a wealthy citizen of the Grecian city of Corinth.23… Continue reading [Romans Study 2-1] Introduction II: Study Of Romans
“You shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you.” – Deuteronomy 8:2
“And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not.” – Deuteronomy 8:2 The Book of Joshua holds a profound significance, encapsulating… Continue reading “You shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you.” – Deuteronomy 8:2